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Edmunds' Expert Review

An attractive luxury/sport coupe with competent handling that deserves more power underhood.

vehicle overview

Nobody misses the Dodge Daytona. You will recall that the Daytona was a front-wheel-drive sport coupe based on the K-Car chassis. After a decade on the market with minimal changes, Chrysler mercifully pulled the plug on the Daytona, replacing it with the Mitsubishi Galant-based Avenger in 1995.

Avenger competes with the Chevrolet Monte Carlo and Pontiac Grand Prix, whereas the Daytona was marketed as an alternative to the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro. Smaller, lighter and less powerful than the GP or the Monte, Dodge has managed to squeeze nearly as much interior space but not as much performance into the smoothly styled Avenger.

Base and ES flavors are available. For 2000, Dodge has dropped the four-cylinder engine and manual transmission, making a wheezy 163-horsepower, 2.5-liter Mitsubishi V6 hooked to a four-speed automatic the only powertrain choice. So equipped, the Avenger is woefully inadequate in terms of performance compared to the Grand Prix GT and Monte Carlo SS.

Refinement is not the Avenger's trump card, either. Both the Honda Accord Coupe and Toyota Camry Solara are better assembled and constructed of higher-quality materials. But, of course, you pay for perfection, and this sporty Dodge costs thousands less than competing models from Japan.

Other changes for 2000 include revised cloth seats and larger wheels and tires for the Base model. ES versions get a standard power driver's seat and leather upholstery. Ice Silver and Ruby Red paint colors debut. Next year, an all-new Avenger arrives and is expected to be larger, structurally stiffer, and powered by heartier four- and six-cylinder engines.

Overall, the 2000 Avenger is high on practicality and style but low on power and refinement. An accommodating coupe, the Avenger's only real shortcoming is its weak engine. If you're looking for performance, shop elsewhere. But with prices for the top-of-the-line Avenger ES on par with base editions of competing products, and substantial rebates sure to be a mainstay to move 2000 models off the lots, the Avenger is a tempting piece indeed.

2000 Highlights

Base Avengers get new standard equipment, including the 2.5-liter V6 and automatic transmission from the uplevel ES, new cloth fabric on the seats and standard 16-inch wheels with luxury wheelcovers. A sport package is optional. A power leather-trimmed driver's seat is included with ES trim for 2000. Two key fobs come with the remote keyless-entry system this year, and two new colors are available. The Avenger will be completely redesigned and take the Stratus nameplate for 2001.

Read what other owners think about the 2000 Dodge Avenger.

Most helpful consumer reviews

I have had this care now for 6 years and have had a great experience. I have had no major mechanical expense, just routine maintainece.

Great Car, Turns Heads

Mark Silbernagel,06/12/2002

I had a leased Olds Alero (2000) to
compare against -- and found that the
Olds felt more bouncy (had sport susp.
opt). The 17" wheels must help the ES.
The Avenger feels 'longer' and rides
more smoothly (nice), and is also more
quiet. Steering on winding rural roads
is a little different (less
sport 'tight') than the Olds but
comfortable nonetheless. Body noise
and fit are much better on the Avenger.
GM does nice things with the
technology (like using antilock
sensors to determine when your tire
pressure is low) but between the two I
pick the Avenger ES.
Mark

FUN, SPORTY CAR

ALIFS,10/31/2002

I HAVE NOTHING BAD TO SAY ABOUT MY
AVENGER...EXCEPT THAT I HAVE TO GET RID
OF IT DUE TO THE FACT I HAD ANOTHER
BABY. MY SEVEN YR OLD CAN CLIMB IN AND
OUT OF IT EASILY BUT IT'S LESS
CONVENIENT TO GET MY THREE MONTH OLD'S
CAR SEAT OUT OF IT. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE
THE CAR BUT I'M REALIZING THE SPORTY
FUN CAR MUST NOW TURN INTO A PRACTICAL
MINIVAN OR SOMETHING :(

Good Car

Floc,11/21/2002

I've had my Avenger for almost 3 years
now and its been a great car. Besides a
few small problems all was well with
the car.

Used 2000 Dodge Avenger Overview

The Used 2000 Dodge Avenger is offered in the following submodels: Avenger Coupe. Available styles include ES 2dr Coupe, and 2dr Coupe.

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